Cairn Housing Association objects to Inverness plans for new craft brewery taproom with fears of people ‘urinating and vomiting’ in communal entry systems
A housing association has objected to plans by an Inverness craft brewery to establish a new taproom in the city centre.
Plans by Dog Falls Brewery to open a new taproom in Inverness city centre have prompted mixed reactions among the public and residents.
Cairn Housing, who owns a property in the residential block above 23 Queensgate, said they are concerned that the change of use will “adversely affect our tenants and the other residents within this location” with
In an objection letter Louise Cook, commercial manager at Cairn Housing Association, said: ”Unfortunately, public houses, by nature of their establishment increase noise and disturbance within their locations.
“We are also concerned about anti-social behaviour within the proximity of the unit, particularly as it is so close to the communal entrance to the properties. It is not uncommon for urinating, vomiting and misuse of communal entry systems when there are such establishments within the vicinity.
“From an owner’s perspective the change of use will also raise insurance premiums and adversely affect the valuation of our property.
“We are not in objection to supporting local business, however there are a number of empty units within the city centre which are not neighboured by residential properties, and as such hope this application can be reconsidered to a more suitable location.”
According to the brewer and business owner, the taproom would be mainly used for activities such as tastings and retail of their products and merchandise during the day, and will not be housing entertainment or live music.
Several Inverness residents wrote in support of the development saying it would be a welcome addition to the city centre offering whilst restoring a unit which lies empty at present.
